TRANS CHEM INC -- HCL  -- 6810-00-222-9641
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HCL
MSDS Date:03/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9641
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TRANS CHEM INC
Address:5354 E 1ST ST
Box:934
City:KATY
State:TX
ZIP:77492
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-391-9133
Emergency Phone Num:713-391-9133
CAGE:8F120
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TRANS CHEM INC
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:0M133
Company Name:TRANS CHEM INC
Address:333 CROWN VISTA DR
Box:934
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-1705
Country:US
Phone:713-391-9133
CAGE:8F120

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:HYDROCHLORIC ACID
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 900 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-SEVERE IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION-CORROSIVE. SKIN-CORROSIVE. CHRONIC:
    MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS AFTER REPEATED ACUTE EXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION-CAN CAUSE BURNS OF THE MOUTH, THROAT,
    ESOPHAGUS AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. SKIN-CAN CAUSE REDNESS, PAIN
    AND SKIN BURNS. CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL BURNS & TISSUE DESTRUCTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGESTION-DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR MILK OF MAGNESIA. GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL  ATTENTION. EYE-FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR AT 20 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT FLAMMABLE (HOWEVER CONTACT WITH MOST
    METALS & MAY PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS TO POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE LIMITS).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SEE "FIRE"

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN, NEUTRALIZE AND THEN DISPOSE OF AT AN
    APPROVED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISPOSAL SITE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AND HANDLE ONLY IN CONTAINERS
    SUITABLY LINED WITH OR CONSTRUCTED OF MATERIALS SPECIFIED FOR THIS
    PRODUCT (CONSULT SUPPLIER).
Other Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP SEPARATE FROM
    INCOMPATIBLES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WORKING IN OR ABOUT AN AREA OF POTENTIAL
    EXPOSURE, IF THE MATERIAL IS FUMING AND EXCEEDS THE TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST-TO MEET THE TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING; INCLUDING BOOTS,
    GLOVES, LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK-DRENCH
    FACILITIES IN WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CORROSIVE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=52.8C, 127.F
Vapor Pres:24 MMHG
Vapor Density:WATER
Spec Gravity:1.6
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS TO YELLOWISH FUMING LIQUID. PUNGENT
    & IRRITATING.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOST METALS, ALUMINUM & ALUMINUM ALLOYS, CARBON STEEL, COPPER AND
    COPPER ALLOYS AND NYLON.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS WILL BE FORMED IF ACID
    CONTACT METAL.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PURSUANT TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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